Species library
Field marks, habits, and camera tips for the wildlife that visits backyard habitats.
Yellow-banded Bumble Bee
Bombus terricola
Meet the resilient Yellow-banded Bumble Bee, a master of the cold and a vital pollinator for northern gardens. With i...
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Yellow-faced Bumble Bee
Bombus vosnesenskii
Meet the most prolific pollinator of the West Coast. With its signature golden face and fuzzy black body, the Yellow-...
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Yellow-fronted Bumble Bee
Bombus flavifrons
A golden-crowned engine of the garden, the Yellow-fronted Bumble Bee is a master of buzz pollination and a vital link...
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Yellow-fronted Soft-winged Flower Beetle
Clanoptilus elegans
Draped in metallic emerald with a signature golden face, the Yellow-fronted Soft-winged Flower Beetle is a miniature ...
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Yellow-headed Cutworm Moth
Apamea amputatrix
A master of the night, the Yellow-headed Cutworm Moth is a common but beautiful visitor to North American gardens. Kn...
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Yellow-headed Leafhopper
Brunotartessus fulvus
With its striking golden crown and remarkable leaping ability, the Yellow-headed Leafhopper is a tiny marvel of the A...
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Yellow-legged Hornet
Vespa velutina
Known for its 'yellow socks' and expert hunting skills, the Yellow-legged Hornet is a master of the air. While a fasc...
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Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp
Sceliphron caementarium
A master architect of the insect world, the Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp is a fascinating, non-aggressive neighbor t...
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Yellow Meadow Ant
Lasius flavus
Meet the golden architects of the underworld. The Yellow Meadow Ant builds hidden empires beneath our feet, farming a...
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Yellow Pecan Aphid
Monelliopsis pecanis
The Yellow Pecan Aphid is a tiny golden gem of the insect world, common in any backyard with a pecan tree. Watch clos...
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Yellow-striped Armyworm Moth
Spodoptera ornithogalli
A nocturnal master of disguise, the Yellow-striped Armyworm Moth displays stunning geometric patterns on its wings. D...
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Zebra Blue
Leptotes plinius
A tiny marvel of mimicry, the Zebra Blue brings a dash of striped elegance to the garden. Watch for its signature 'ze...
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Zilpa Longtail
Chioides zilpa
A master of high-speed maneuvers, the Zilpa Longtail is easily recognized by its elegant hindwing tails and a brillia...
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